Disney World: Here's the latest on FastPass+

Disney World theme-park guests will be able to use FastPass+ an unlimited number of times as of Monday. Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, confirmed the change Thursday.

Disney World theme-park guests will be able to use FastPass+ an unlimited number of times as of Monday. Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, confirmed the change Thursday.

The latest changes kick in today for FastPass+ at Disney World, so it's a good time to review the procedures of the billion-dollar reservation system. Remember, the whole program is still under "test and adjust" phase, so there could be more alterations coming. The latest changes, which increase the number of passes per day, were in response to guest input, Disney says. But here's the state of FastPass+ today:

Who can use FastPass+? Almost every parkgoer can use FastPass+, including annual passholders, folks staying in hotels at Disney World property and people staying elsewhere but visiting the theme parks for one or more days.

What is FastPass+? It's Disney's newish system for making reservations for select rides, shows, parades and other attractions at all four Disney World theme parks. Folks with FastPass+ reservations generally bypass the regular line, reducing wait times dramatically.

How does it work? FastPass+ users can make reservations using the My Disney Experience website or app. They can also be completed at FP+ kiosks in the theme parks. Once secured, guests return to the attraction at the appointed time. There, they cash in their reservations using RFID-powered tickets or MagicBands.

What are the latest changes? Previously, FastPass+ users were limited to three passes per day, and those three were restricted to one theme park. That has expanded on two fronts -- but there are catches. Guests can get a fourth FastPass+, but only after the times for the first three have passed. The "extra" passes are secured by visiting a theme park kiosk. After the fourth one has been used, a fifth one can be obtained and so forth. Finally, on the parkhopping front, guests can get tickets in a second theme park in the same day, but only after the times for the first three have passed. (Your park tickets must have park-hopping powers, of course.)

How far in advance can reservations be made? Well, it depends. If you have reservations at Disney World hotel and have purchased theme-park tickets, you can start 60 days before check-in. If you have tickets, but you're not staying on Disney property, you have start 30 days ahead. Annual passholders can make reservations on seven days within a 30-day period. Are you a passholder with a hotel reservation? Well, it's complicated. See the My Disney Experience site for all the options.

Are there other advantages for hotel guests? Folks staying on Disney World property can set up the bands so they can make charges to their rooms -- activated by preselected PIN -- for food and merchandise while in the parks. They also double as room keys.

Where do we get these MagicBands? They are mailed in advance for hotel guests. Annual passholders can have them mailed by using the website. Others can purchase the wristbands at the parks for $12.95, but they are not required to use the FastPass+ system.

What if I lose my MagicBand? Alert a cast member. Or deactivate yourself using the app.

What does it cost? There is no fee for FastPass+ reservations, although you'll have to pay your way into the theme park, of course.

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